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3. Grinding the coffee
In order remove the portafilter , gently turn the portafilter
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handle to the left to release it out from the brew group
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Fill the basket with espresso grind using the measurement
control of the espresso grinder. For a single shot, the basket
will hold about 0.27 oz and a double 0.53 oz.
Before placing the portafilter back into the brewgroup it is
essential for the espresso powder to be pressed (tamping)
correctly in order for it to provide the right density for the
water to flow through. Place the tamper on top of the powder
and press down evenly (approx. 33 lb). The surface of the
powder should be horizontally and evenly smooth.
Clean any grind remains from the edges of the basket and
from the "bayonet mount" — this will protect the brew group
gasket.
4. Preparing the portafilter
Place a container or a cup underneath the spout and "flush"
the machine as described before. Now place the portafilter
into the brew group by turning it anti-clockwise.
For the optimal handling and setting of the grinder, please
refer to the instructions in your grinder user-manual.
If the resulting espresso is not to a satisfactory standard,
many factors have to be considered, such as the tempera-
ture, humidity, air pressure, quality of the beans, blend as
well as the roast and the grinder setting.
In the case of the espresso being unsatisfactory, please turn
to page 32 "Judging the result" in order to find out what the
factor may have been.
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5. Brewing the espresso
Place one or two pre-warmed cups under the coffee spout
press the extraction button
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espresso will pour into your cups. (optimal extraction time:
20–30 seconds)
When the desired amount of espresso is reached, press ex-
traction button to stop the extraction. if you want to continue
making espresso, remove the portafilter
it with a kitchen towel and repeat the procedure as well as the
flushing.
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